RPLG Presents at 2021 CALPELRA Annual Conference
Several members of Renne Public Law Group (RPLG) presented at the California Public Employers Labor Relations Association (CALPELRA) Annual Training Conference in Monterey from November 16-19, 2021.
Recent police reform legislation: one step up
If passed, the Freedom to Vote Act will advance election-safety provisions in five major ways. Co-authored by RPLG Partner Jonathan Holtzman.
CALPELRA Alert: Police Reform Legislation Signed
On September 30 and October 1, 2021, Governor Newsom signed nine new police reform bills into law. A few other police reform bills are still on the Governor's desk (as of the date of publication of this Alert). The legislation addresses [...]
RPLG Delivers Report for the City of Glendale’s Blue-Ribbon Pension Review Committee
Founding Partner Jon Holtzman and Senior Analyst Luke Jensen have delivered a final report from the City of Glendale's Blue-Ribbon Pension Review Committee to the Glendale City Council. The committee was formed to conduct a comprehensive review of Glendale’s pension system, structure and costs. The report provides a framework to reduce Glendale’s unfunded accrued liabilities while continuing to provide retirement benefits that are affordable, sustainable, equitable and competitive in the long and short-term.
New Appellate Decision Makes Clear that POBRA Cannot Shield Police Misconduct from Public Scrutiny
Although it is a small step, a recent appellate decision involving the City of Oakland carries significant promise for ensuring that local public agencies and civilian oversight boards can fully investigate allegations of police misconduct to ensure integrity in policing and maintain community trust.
Jon Holtzman to Present on Police Arbitration at Labor and Employment Relations Association Conference
Continuing a series of speaking engagements focused on public safety reform, RPLG Founding Partner Jon Holtzman will join a panel at the 44th Collective Bargaining and Arbitration Conference to discuss police arbitration.
Jon Holtzman and Linda Ross to Give Presentation on Pension Law Hosted by Sacramento County Bar Association
The presentation will cover developments in public pension law, the “California Rule,” and key decisions recently made by the California Supreme Court.
Founding Partner Jon Holtzman Joins San Francisco Bar Association Annual Labor and Employment Conference Panel
Public Law Group Founding Partner Jon Holtzman will join a panel of police reform experts to discuss “Police Reform: Can Unions and Management Play a Constructive Role?” at the 2021 Annual Labor and Employment Conference.
Jon Holtzman and Julian Gross Present at 2021 League of California Cities City Managers Conference
RPLG Founding Partner Jon Holtzman and Partner Julian Gross shared their expertise on issues of concern to local government leaders at the League of California Cities City Managers Conference.
Founding Partner Jon Holtzman Joins City Managers Conference Panel
Public Law Group Founding Partner Jon Holtzman will join a panel of city officials to discuss “Promoting Civility in Times of Heightened Partisanship and Polarization” at the League of California Cities 2021 City Managers Conference.